Romeoville

by Romeoville Area Historical Society, Nancy Hackett, The Romeoville Area Historical Society, et al.

Book Overview

Romeoville, one of the fastest-growing villages in Will County, was originally named Romeo and, along with nearby Juliet, was built for the workers constructing the Illinois and Michigan Canal. For 100 years, farming was the area's business. Peabody's Diner served race fans and grew into the noted White Fence Farm restaurant. Romeo Beach was a popular summer resort, and Gleaners Hall provided opportunities for socializing. Neil Murphy's Caf? served...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1467110655
• ISBN13: 9781467110655
• Release Date: August 2013
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.4" x 9.1"